Culture In Between

Tim discusses growing up between the U.S. and Nigeria. He tells us how he balances being both a physician and an accomplished music composer, why Nigerians tend to have such high levels of self-confidence, and gives his opinion on the contentious cultural debate over which African country has the best jollof rice. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:35-Tim Intro 02:30-Where in Nigeria are your parents from? 05:15-Language association 09:55-Education 15:05-Tim's path to medicine 19:50-Balancing medicine and music 24:05-Nigerian exceptionalism 27:35-Visiting Nigeria 28:54-What was it like growing up between the two countries? 31:20-What brought your parents back and forth between the two countries? 34:35-Working as a physician in Africa 40:30-African American 52:04-Jollof rice 53:57-Favorite foods 01:01:47-Favorite musicians 01:07:47-Favorite saying or expression 01:09:34-Where's your happy place in Nigeria? 01:11:35-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture in Between, Hasan Kubba, author of The Unfair Advantage, describes his upbringing as a child of Iraqi immigrants in London. He tells us the differences between the immigrant experience in the UK vs. the US, why he views his parents’ decision to move to England as his unfair advantage, and how he ended up pursuing entrepreneurship after initially wanting to become a doctor. Where to find our Guest Book: https://www.amazon.com/The-Unfair-Advantage/dp/1788167546 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/startuphasan/ Website: https://www.hasankubba.com/ Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:38-Hasan Intro 03:20-Where are your parents from? 03:50-Moving from Iraq to London 05:58-Did you have family in London? 06:20-Background in Iraq 09:25-Visiting Iraq as an adult 10:40-Feeling different growing up in London 12:10-Iraqi community in London 13:30-How were your previous visits to Iraq? 18:35-Time capsule 20:40-Speaking Arabic 22:20-Choosing a Career Path 34:51-Unfair Advantages 39:33-Innate Indebtedness 42:55-Best of both worlds 46:20-WIERD book on Western culture 49:35-Differences between UK and US immigrant experiences 54:18-Race categorization in UK vs US 59:35-Favorites foods 01:04:00-Who is your favorite celebrity? 01:04:55-Favorite saying or expression 01:07:15-Where's your happy place in Iraq? 01:09:35-Outro   Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Jaygima shares her unique upbringing as the daughter of an ambassador from Sierra Leone. She describes living in three different countries over the course of her formative years, why she answers the question of where she is from differently based on who she is speaking with, and why she thinks Sierra Leone has the best beaches in Africa. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:53-Jaygima's parents' background 03:34-Growing up in diaspora 05:43-Moving back to Sierra Leone 06:27-UK and diplomatic life 07:08-Cultural identity challenges 16:56-Returning to America 19:14-Third culture kids 20:21-Spontaneous move to Netherlands 22:01-Cultural identity and code-switching 30:46-Blending cultures in parenting 34:25-Caring for aging parents 42:00-Favorite foods 50:17-Favorite expression 52:34-Happy place in Sierra Leone 58:25-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Randa tells us about growing up in Philadelphia with Lebanese parents. She also explains how she transitioned from studying applied mathematics at Harvard to pursuing a graduate degree in vocal performance, teaches us the correct Arabic pronunciation of ‘falafel’ (as well as her name), and describes how she became trilingual. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:51-Randa Introduction 02:00-Where are your parents from in Lebanon? 03:15-Parents’ journey to the U.S. 04:47-Have you visited Lebanon? 06:30-Growing up speaking French and Arabic 10:55-Harvard and music career 15:59-Parents’ attitudes toward music and immigrant expectations 16:20-Does she still like mathematics? 18:25-Musical life at Harvard and transition to opera 20:20-Was there a Lebanese community in Philly? 23:45-How did your parents instill Lebanese culture? 26:10-Learning languages  28:21-Favorite foods (+ name pronunciation) 31:58-Lebanese musicians  35:45-What is your favorite saying or expression? 38:30-Happy place in Lebanon 40:52-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

*Note: The audio’s a little rough in this one, so bear with us. However, the stories and laughs are worth it. In this episode of Culture In Between, Jason tells us all about growing up with Peruvian parents in Miami. He fills us in on why he doesn’t enjoy visiting Peru in the summer, the adjustments he had to make when he first moved to the U.S. as a young child, and why he feels like he can get along with people from any culture. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Marc shares his experience as a Haitian-American. He describes the vibrancy of life in the Little Haiti neighborhood in Miami, why no one leaves hungry from a Haitian dinner (post-dinner, anyone?), and why voodoo is not actually an integral part of the culture despite existing stereotypes. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:50-Marc Introduction 01:55-Where are your parents from? 02:47-Where did you grow up? 05:00-Did you have family already living in the U.S.? 06:30-Speaking Creole 11:47-What was it like growing up in a large Haitian community? 16:34-Have you visited Haiti? 24:28-Do you stand out or fit in when you're visiting? 32:15-What was it like for your parents witnessing how Haiti has changed? 35:43-False accusations 38:15-Stereotype Mythbusters 43:19-What are some of your favorite foods? 51:10-Music 54:05-What is your favorite saying or expression? 57:51-Where are some of your happy places? 01:02:15-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Christine Job, host of the podcast Flourish in the Foreign, joins us to talk about her Trinidadian roots. She tells us about the unique ways that she honors her ancestors, the difference between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and why Caribbeans (especially Caribbean women) have a tendency to just get on with things, regardless of hardships. Where to find our Guest Website: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishforeign YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/flourishintheforeign Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:51-Christine Introduction 03:40-Trinidad connection 07:00-Grandma's immigration story 13:15-Empathy (or lack thereof) 17:37-Honoring your Ancestors 24:50-Visiting Trinidad 31:07-Trinidad vs. Tobago 32:29-Did you feel like you fit in when you visited? 35:00-Multicultural 37:45-How has your roots impacted your work and experience living abroad? 44:48-Law school 50:24-How did your family react to you moving abroad? 54:50-Has becoming an immigrant yourself altered your view of your families immigrant experience? 58:45-What is your favorite saying or expression? 59:50-What are some of your favorite foods? 1:03:10-Where are some of your happy places? 1:05:15-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Chris describes growing up in Dallas with Filipino parents. Chris tells us why his parents were disappointed when he started working at Google, the reason his father actually discouraged him from going into the medical field, and why Jollibee is more to Filipinos than just a fast food chain. Where to find our Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raroque Website: https://chrisraroque.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/ Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:24-Chris Introduction 01:07-Where are your parents from? 01:45-Does Dallas have a big Filipino community? 03:15-Was it isolating not growing up in a large Filipino community? 06:38-Did you ever try to fit in? 12:03-Did your parents meet in the Philippines? 12:59-Was your dad a practicing doctor in the Philippines? 14:45-Have you been trying to learn more about the culture now that you're older? 17:34-Have you visited the Philippines? 18:56-Speaking the language 23:45-Back in my day... 28:53-Career paths 40:38-Favorite foods 45:00-Balut 47:44-Jollibee 50:27-Favorite celebrity 54:54-Happy place Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

Season 3 is here! In this special first episode of our new season, we will be talking about five of our favorite movies that feature stories about growing up between cultures. We will tell you all about the plot, cultural themes, and our favorite moments for each movie.  Here is the list of movies that we discuss in this episode: MacFarland, USA In The Heights What’s Love Got To Do With It A Million Miles Away Past Lives Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:40-In The Heights 07:35-Past Lives 17:12-MacFarland, USA 23:10-A Million Miles Away 31:40-What’s Love Got To Do With It 40:35-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Angelica tells us all about how she adapted to life in the U.S. after moving to Miami from Indonesia with her family at ten years old. She talks about why she always found it hard to speak up in class as a student in America, shares the Indonesian saying that her father uses whenever she hasn’t called him for a few days, and explains the benefits of being trilingual. Where to find our Guest Personal Website: www.angelicayudasto.com Personal Instagram: @ayudasto Jewelry website: https://deyudasto.com/ Jewelry Instagram: @deyudasto Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:45-Angelica Intro 03:23-What was it like moving to the U.S.? 10:14-Did you know English before moving to the U.S.? 14:15-Are you fluent in all three languages? 17:33-What were some things you had to adjust to when you moved to the U.S.? 21:35-How do you react to the question 'what are you'? 27:19-Do you feel closer to one culture than the other? 30:13-Revisiting countries 34:21-How did your parents assimilate to living in the U.S.? 37:35-What was it like growing up in a household with two religions? 39:35-Names 42:43-Racial Identity/What box do you check?  47:48-What is your favorite saying or expression? 54:14-Have your parents been supportive of your art career? 59:14-Where's your happy place in both countries? 01:01:35-What are some of your favorite foods? 01:06:08-What do you love the most about both cultures? 01:08:27-Angelica's Art 01:09:50-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Amelia tells us all about growing up in Northern Virginia with a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother. She shares some of the humorous ways her mom has mispronounced English words, explains why she can’t understand Bad Bunny lyrics despite being fluent in Spanish herself, and expresses her love for the many Puerto Rican and Dominican dishes containing plantains. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube   Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:40-Amelia Introduction 02:42-Where are your parents from? 04:35-Speaking Spanish 11:35-Cultural Frame of Reference 14:28-How come you haven't visited the DR or PR? 18:15-How was it growing up in the DMV? 22:15-Do you feel closer to one culture than the other? 23:37-Do people ask where you are from and how do you feel about it? 32:14-Jamaicanisms  33:49-Marcello Hernández SNL skit 37:18-Mispronunciations 41:00-Nicknames 44:55-Parental Support 52:25-Living with Family 59:28-What is your favorite saying or expression? 01:02:35-Favorite Celebrity 01:04:45-Favorite Foods 01:08:15-What do you love the most about the culture? 01:12:18-Outro   Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, David tells us all about growing up with Cuban parents. He fills us in on why the Cuban Spanish accent is so recognizable, what it’s like to experience rolling blackouts in Cuba, and why it’s sometimes hard to receive much sympathy from his parents Media Mentioned "Mi Burrito Sabenero"  (Christmas song) Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:40-David Introduction 01:20-Where are your parents from? 02:10-Have you ever visited Cuba? 03:10-Do you still have family in Cuba? 04:25-What was it like visiting? 07:35-How was your upbringing? 09:20-Representation in media 11:55-Gringa 12:59-What was your experience like after leaving Miami? 15:30-Cuban-Spanish 17:25-Spanglish 20:20-Music 23:19-How did your parents migrate to Miami? 24:21-Patriotism  26:32-What is your favorite saying or expression? 29:00-Favorite foods 33:42-Favorite Celebrities 34:25-Where's your happy place in Cuba? 35:57-Is there anything you do in Cuba that you wouldn't do in the US? 38:37-What do you love the most about the culture? Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Maggie shares the harrowing tale of her mother’s escape from Vietnam during the Vietnam War. She also tells us why bánh mi is the perfect lunch food and how her perspective of America’s role in Vietnamese history differs from her family’s. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Alex joins us to talk about growing up in Miami with a Greek father and a Cuban mother. She describes a funny moment when her Cuban Spanish was misunderstood by her Argentinian clients, explains why she appreciates the spirit of collectivism that she has experienced while visiting her father’s Greek village, and details the heartwarming way that her parents met.    Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube   Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 01:12-Alex Introduction 02:50-How Alex's parents met 05:10-Do you feel closer to one culture than the other? 08:00-Stereotype Mythbusters: Is breaking plates and saying "Opa" actually a thing? 08:55-Complexities around traveling to Cuba 12:15-Do you speak Greek and/or Spanish? 18:12-Otherness 25:58-What was it like visiting Greece? 32:30-What is a "Name Day"? 35:15-What is your favorite saying or expression? 37:10-Who are your favorite celebrities? 41:18-Where's your happy place in Greece? 45:02-What are some of your favorite foods? 47:20-False stereotypes 49:02-What do you like the most about each culture?   Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Cepee Tabibian, founder of She Hit Refresh, joins us to talk about growing up in Texas with an Iranian father and a Colombian mother. She shares with us how she felt about her unique name growing up and the ways in which Iranian culture and Colombian culture are not as different as one might think. She also describes the struggle that she faced between living up to her parents’ expectations and following her entrepreneurial spirit as well as how becoming an immigrant herself has helped her appreciate certain aspects of her parents’ lives even more than before.  Where to find our Guest Website: https://shehitrefresh.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shehitrefresh Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheHitRefresh   Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:50-Cepee Introduction 02:44-Where are your parents from? 03:30-How did your parents meet? 05:40-Story behind Cepee's name 07:52-Have you visited Colombia? 09:41-Do you speak Farsi and/or Spanish? 11:45-What was your experience like visiting both countries? 15:42-Did your diverse background spur your love of travel? 17:45-What was it like growing up in Houston? 20:23-How do you feel about the questions 'what are you/where you are from'? 25:27-Do you feel closer to one culture than the other? 30:07-Were there any cultural clashes? 33:32-Were your parents supportive of your entrepreneurial spirit? 40:10-Has becoming an immigrant yourself altered your view of your parents' immigrant experience? 43:15-What is your favorite saying or expression? 44:23-What are some of your favorite foods from each country? 45:47-Where are some of your happy places? 46:38-What do you love the most about both cultures? 47:56-Closing Remarks   Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

Season 2 is here! In this special first episode of our new season, we will be talking about five of our favorite books that feature stories about growing up between cultures. We will tell you all about the plot (no spoilers though!), cultural themes, our favorite moment, and our favorite quote for each book. If you’re looking for your next vacation read for the summer or are just desperate for recommendations, we are here to help! Here is the list of books that we discuss in this episode: "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner "Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?" by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn "Brit(ish)" by Afua Hirsch "We Were Dreamers" by Simu Liu "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom" by Rabia Chaudry   Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:45-What is Book Club? 02:51-Crying in H Mart 11:21-Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? 15:33-Brit(ish) 25:33-We Were Dreamers 35:31-Fatty Fatty Boom Boom Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know!  

In our final episode of Season 1, we have a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about growing up Indian-American with Anuj. He tells us about missing out on girlfriends due to beliefs around being born at the wrong time of day, why he hates being asked where he is from, and expresses his appreciation for the Indian representation in the hit Netflix show "Never Have I Ever." Media Mentioned Meet the Patels - Documentary on Amazon Prime Never Have I Ever - Show on Netflix Wedding Season  - Movie on Netflix Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:50-Story on how Alyssa met Anuj 01:30-Anuj Introduction 01:58-Where are your parents from? 05:40-Growing up in Houston 12:33-How often did you visit India? 16:20-Languages and Dialects 17:30-Thoughts and connotations when asked "Where are you from/What are you?" 34:32-Is it uncommon to have parents who are from different regions? 40:47-Meet the Patels & Biodata 48:54-Full circle on why the "Where are you from" question is disliked 49:17-Netflix shows "Never Have I Ever" and "Wedding Season" 52:22-Psychology on why people evaluate  55:50-Representation in Media 58:30-Importance of Traveling 59:57-Learning about Cultures 01:07:45-Favorite Foods 01:08:32-Favorite Celebrity 01:09:15-Is there anything you do in India that you wouldn't do in the US? 01:13:15-Where are some of your happy places? 01:15:12-Closing Remarks Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.  

In this episode of Culture In Between, Alex shares his story about the complexities and joys of growing up with a Lebanese father and a Jamaican mother of Lebanese descent. He explains his journey toward ultimately identifying as Arab rather than White, why he has mixed feelings as a "non-Black person of color" whenever he goes back to Jamaica, and how homophobic sentiments in his parents’ home countries have kept him from feeling truly integrated into either culture. This episode also features another shoutout to cross-cultural icon Shakira, who also has a Lebanese background. Media Mentioned Julie Mango YouTube Channel Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:54-Alex Introduction 02:45-Do you feel closer to your Lebanese or Jamaican heritage? 04:30-Did you feel connected to the Jamaican culture in Miami? 06:10-What was your experience like visiting both countries? 12:57-Do you still have family in Lebanon? 14:05-Experiencing homophobia 16:30-(Not) Fitting the mold 18:05-Racial Identity / What box do you check?  29:20-What part of Jamaica is your mom from? 30:00-What part of Lebanon is your dad from? 30:20-Do people ask where you are from and how do you feel about it? 33:10-How have the situations in Lebanon affected your family? 38:37-What are some of your favorite foods from each country? 43:05-What is your favorite saying? 48:23-Who are your favorite celebrities? 52:38-Where are some of your happy places? 53:34-What is something that you do in either country that you wouldn't do in the US? 55:18-What do you love the most about both cultures? 57:05-Closing Remarks Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.  

In this episode of Culture In Between, June tells us all about how he adapted to life in the U.S. after moving from Seoul to San Francisco with his family at nine years old. He talks about why he has always liked to challenge his mother’s expectations of him, why he respects Psy more than recent K-pop idols, and how he learned English while playing street basketball. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:52-Story on how Alyssa met June 01:30-June Introduction 03:00-Basketball chatter 04:22-Where are your parents from? 05:48-Did you feel ingrained in the Asian community in San Francisco? 10:15-Losing culture 15:20-What are some differences between schools in Korea vs. schools in America? 18:45-How often did you visit Korea after migrating as a child? 19:57-What do you identify as culturally? 27:00-Any funny or stereotypical anecdotes from your upbringing? 30:42-Did you have family already in the Bay area? 34:15-Do your parents understand your career as a Developer Advocate? 39:02-Do you have siblings? 41:35-Pursuing your passion 49:30-Did your parents tell you any stories of living during the Korean War? 56:02-What do you make of the K-pop craze? 1:03:43-Favorite Korean celebrity 1:06:25-Where's your happy place in Korea? 1:07:10-Is there something you do in Korea that you don't do in the U.S.? 1:09:25-What do you love the most about Korean culture? 1:11:27-Closing Remarks Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.  

In this episode of Culture In Between, Joanne (a.k.a. "Salsa Mami" on social media) shares her memories of being raised in a military family by parents who made sure to impart their Puerto Rican culture to her and her siblings wherever they went. She tells us about whether or not her family in Puerto Rico identifies as American and how she learned more Spanish than her older siblings out of necessity.  Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Keshan joins us to talk about his upbringing in the ‘Little Guyana’ neighborhood in Queens, New York. He also tells us about his experience visiting his grandparents’ home in the Guyanese jungle, gives his input on the ‘curry chicken’ vs. ‘chicken curry’ debate, and explains why Guyana is generally considered a Caribbean country despite being located in South America. Media Mentioned “Get Busy” by Sean Paul “Work” by Rihanna feat. Drake When you visit your Jamaican Mom - Julie Mango   Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube   Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:45-Where in Guyana are your parents from? 00:54-Growing up in Little Guyana 04:34-Guessing ethnicities 08:15-Caribbean roots in South America 13:09-What were your impressions when visiting Guyana? 17:10-Favorite foods 18:51-Chicken Curry vs. Curry Chicken 20:12-Did you have a lot of friends from other Caribbean countries? 21:25-Do you still have family in Guyana? 22:55-Community 24:26-Do you have any funny stories that your parents used to share? 29:21-Nicknames 31:58-Do you feel tied to your culture and has that changed over time? 35:09-Exxon Deal 39:04-Do you stand out or fit in when you're visiting? 41:42-Food 47:17-Dialects & Accents 50:30-Favorite saying or expression 52:30-Where's your happy place in Guyana? 53:23-Is there anything you do in Guyana that you wouldn't do in the US? 54:14-What do you like and dislike about the culture? 57:12-Guyanese wedding story 58:35-Has your spouse assimilated with your culture? 01:00:07-Outro   Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Tammi tells us about the stories that her parents shared about what life was like for them in their home country and what she feels gets lost in the intense popularization of Korean entertainment. She also talks about how knowing the Korean language helped her understand her heritage and deepened her relationships with her family back in Korea. Mentioned Denyce Graves - Wikipedia Xiaomanyc - YouTube Channel Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 00:48-Tammi Intro 01:14-Where are your parents from? 01:50-How often do you get to visit? 04:00-Do you still have family there? 04:53-How did your parents decide to settle in Seattle? 07:25-Is there a Korean or Asian community in Seattle? 08:57-Speaking the Language 11:33-Has knowing the language made you feel closer to the culture? 14:50-Translations and Cultural Context 15:22-What are some aspects of Korean culture that your parents passed down? 20:03-Were your parents supportive of you pursuing a music degree? 21:23-Denyce Graves Shoutout 22:20-K-Culture Craze 29:52-Are you a BTS Fan? 31:20-Do you watch K-dramas? 32:15-Recital story 34:05-Favorite Korean Foods 35:38-What do you like and dislike about the culture? 38:30-Stereotype Mythbusters 46:40-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.

In this episode of Culture In Between, Juan joins us to talk about feeling like he needed to hide his Colombian heritage during his childhood in Boca Raton, Florida before ultimately striving to embrace it more as he got older. He also tells us about why he’s grateful that his parents only spoke Spanish with him growing up, having to combat negative stereotypes about Colombia, and his love for Shakira. Mentioned Xiaomanyc - YouTube Channel Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Introduction 01:05-Juan Intro 02:02-Have you been back to Colombia? 02:55-Do you feel like a tourist when you visit? 03:57-Do you still have family there? 04:50-Do you stand out when you're visiting? 08:30-What was it like growing up in Boca Raton, FL? 12:45-How did your parents choose to reside in Boca? 14:45-Losing and finding culture 16:20-What parts of the culture did your parents pass down to you? 19:43-What was your school experience like?  21:40-Choir Tour story 26:31-Favorite Colombian foods 28:30-Favorite saying or expression 30:04-Favorite Celebrities 31:00-Positive and negative aspects of the culture 33:21-Outro Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.  

In this episode of Culture In Between, Becca describes her unique upbringing in a small village in the Philippines while her parents were American missionaries there. Becca tells us many stories about growing up in the country from birth to age 19, including her love of Filipino foods and the mishaps she found herself in due to not understanding American culture during her few brief stints going to school in the U.S.   Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Timestamps 00:00-Intro 00:44-Where are your parents from and where did you live in the Philippines? 01:40-What was the purpose behind the missions? 02:20-How many years did you live in the Philippines? 02:40-Did you go to school with the locals? 04:00-How were you treated? 05:00-Tell us what it was like coming back to the U.S. 06:36-Did you move around the Philippines? 07:37-Did you pick up the language? 09:00-Walk us through your school experience 10:44-What brought you back to the U.S.? 15:24-Do you feel like you belong to any culture? 16:45-What was it like moving from a developing country to a first-world country? 18:37-How has your upbringing impacted how you raise your children? 21:25-What do you miss the most about living in the Philippines? 22:58-What are some of your favorite Filipino foods? 23:43-Balut 26:48-What did you love the most about living in the Philippines? 29:00-Stereotype Mythbusters 35:10-Wrapping up Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.  

In this episode of Culture In Between, Ashleigh shares what it was like growing up in Portland, Oregon with an Australian dad. She chats with us about celebrating Australia Day, identifying as an Australian from an early age, being a college student for a year Down Under, and whether or not all of the wildlife in Australia actually does want to kill you. Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   *Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.  

In this inaugural episode of the Culture In Between podcast, the hosts Alyssa and Brianna introduce themselves and talk about their Jamaican heritage. They also discuss how recent SNL skits about immigrant parents inspired the idea behind the podcast, why they believe talking about growing up between cultures is important, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Welcome! Videos Mentioned SNL - Proud Parents SNL - Protective Mom Julie Mango YouTube Channel Connect With Us Culture In Between Website Interested in being interviewed? Fill out our Contact Form. Instagram Twitter YouTube Sponsors and Affiliates This is where we would include a list of our amazing sponsors…but we don’t have any at the moment 😅 If you’d like to change that, please fill out our contact form and let us know! We record our remote interviews using Riverside, an online podcast & video studio.   

The official trailer for the Culture In Between podcast.